travel consultant
What nationality are you?
zimbabwean
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
my native, shona then second language is english-fluently
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
namibia,botswana,zambia,swaziland and south africa, tourism here in zimbabwe is not experiencing its best moments.
What countries have you worked in?
zimbabwe
What field do you currently work in?
travel industry
What fields have you worked in before?
travel
What qualifications do you hold?
advanced diploma in IATA
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
they work hand in hand,you need to have knowledge and that can be done through education then after having aquired knowledge you then work on skills
Describe the benefits of working with others
you get to improve on your social behaviour and communication skills.working as a group can help in realising mistakes since you share knowledge and skills.
Describe the benefits of working alone
you do not get disturbances, and if you are the kind of people that do not need supervision then that will be a superb environment
What was your worst working experience?
seven years plus
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
not to judging books by their covers and that even fools have stories to tell.
What unique skills do you have?
i am self motivated,i can work extremely well under pressure.i am a good communicator.
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
my drem job is flying a plane one day
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
meeting new people of different races,cultures,religions and political opinions everyday and seeing places,travelling.iam always at work everytime even during weekends you get a client calling you from paris asking for change of flights or advice.
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
you get too much involved in your work and since its that kind of work that can follow you home you might end up having problems with family responsibilities,the other nightmare is realising that a client is stuck somewhere in the world due to your silly mistake.
what inspired you into choosing this career
travel is my passion, its a calling,i like it when i know that people are dependant on what i tell them, when they let me worry about how best and where they should spend their holidays, vacations and honeymoons.infact i like working with people and for people.
How can potential employers contact you?
+2634 913 012 003,+2634 913 049 377
praisegunmay@yahoo.co.in
munyaradzimachinya@gmail.com